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N227 LCW

1996 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

165,765 mi
Last recorded165,765 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2008
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN227 LCW
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2008 165,765 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 154,962 miles

Oil leak

fuel cap damaged

nearside rear tyre cracking on tread

offside front fog light not working

Fail 13 Sep 2007 154,938 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

fuel cap damaged

nearside rear tyre cracking on tread and wearing on outer edge

offside and nearside front tyres wearing on inner edges

offside front fog light not working

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 14 Sep 2006 136,251 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 136,251 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

How Reliable is the Saab 900?

Based on 358,142 MOT tests across 40,566 vehicles.

67.7%
Pass Rate
3,962
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
40,566
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 16,771
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 14,261
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded 13,034
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 11,409
position lamp(s) not working 11,155
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N227 LCW is a 1996 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1996 Saab 900 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.6% with a typical mileage of 108,260 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Saab 900 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 16,771 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N227 LCW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 900 typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 30 years old, this Saab 900 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was N227 LCW registered?

N227 LCW is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 23 May 1996.

Is N227 LCW safe to buy?

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